Drug-coated balloon for small heart artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon coated with a drug (sirolimus) to treat blockages in small heart arteries. If the balloon is successful, it may help keep the artery open without needing a permanent stent.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- You have one or two blockages in small coronary arteries (2.75 mm or less) that have been prepared for treatment.
- You have not had a heart attack in the last 48 hours, and your kidney function is above 30%.
- You can safely take blood thinners (like aspirin and clopidogrel) for at least one month.
- You have not had a stent or balloon treatment before in the same spot, and the blockage is not heavily calcified or in a difficult location.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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